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The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the New York Mets 4–3 on July 25 at Citi Field, with the visitors edging a low-scoring contest that stayed under the 7.5-run Vegas total. Los Angeles out-hit New York 8–6 while limiting the Mets to just one home run, with Dodgers pitching striking out 11 batters against six walks and posting a 3.53 ERA. The Mets managed only a .684 OPS and struck out 11 times despite drawing six walks, unable to capitalize on limited offensive opportunities in a game that hinged on precision rather than power. Los Angeles' .773 OPS and balanced approach—one home run paired with timely hitting—proved decisive against a New York lineup that batted just .233. A defensive error by the Mets contributed to the tightness of the result. The Dodgers' pitching efficiency and ability to manufacture runs in a low-scoring environment suggests their rotation depth remains a competitive advantage in the division race.